And we are having.....

This past Thursday (7/9/09) was a big day for Corey and I. It was our 20 week ultrasound where we were going to find out the gender of our tiny bundle of joy. We were so anxious and hoped that he or she would cooperate. It only took the technician a few minutes to find out the gender and low and behold HE COOPERATED!!! That's right we are having a little boy. Going into this appointment Corey was certain that we were having a boy...I on the other hand was clueless and didn't have a feeling either way on what were were having. After the technician told us "it" was a boy, it hit me, I am carrying my little boy. I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness (with the tears flowing) and couldn't wait to start shopping for him :)

He is weighing in at 12 ounces right now (70% percentile tile) with our due date still at November 28. I have gained a total of 8lbs as of this appointment. The doctor is very pleased with my progress as well as the baby's. Our next appointment is scheduled for August 4. I can't believe how fast the time is flying. I am completely enjoying this experience expect for the minor backache I am having the last few days. I am stretching and relaxing more than before which is helping, but I continue to do my daily exercising.

He is moving around alot more which is so neat and I am so glad Corey is able to feel the movements when he touches my stomach. The movements started out at night but have been felt more during the day. The picture shown is of mommy and Baby boy Beltz at 20 weeks!

A boy or a girl???

On July 9, 2009 Corey and I will be having our 20 week ultrasound which we will be able to find out what we are having. I thought it would be fun to put an entry related to some old wives tales (with my answers below ) to predict what we may have;

1.) If you're carrying high, break out the pink. If your bump is low, you're carrying a boy.
*I am carrying low and its all belly.

2.) According to legend, 140+ beats per minute indicates a girl, and below 140 a boy.
*First heartbeat rating 162
*Second rating 142 then jumped to 157

3.) Craving ice cream every single day? Some people believe this means it's a girl. If you have to have salty or sour stuff, then it's a boy.
*No cravings. I continue to eat the sugary and salty food items I did before I was
pregnant. However fruit has never tasted so good until now.

4.) Chinese Birth Chart an ancient method uses your age at conception and the month you did
the deed to determine gender.
*It predicts a boy.

5.) Legend has it that the Mayans determined a baby's sex by looking at the mother's age at
conception and the year of conception. If both are even or odd, it's a girl. If one's even and one's odd, it's a boy.
*My age at conception=26, Year of conception= 2009 (these numbers predict a boy)

6.) If you're breaking out like crazy, blame it on your girl babe. The belief goes that girls steal their mother's beauty, hence, those annoying zits.
*No acne breakout during my pregnancy

7.) Thread a needle to a piece of string if it swings in a circle, a little guy's in your future. If it goes back and forth, you've got a girl.
* A nurse did this to me at work and the needle moved in a circle=boy

8.) Sick as a dog during the first trimester -- or still? Signs indicate you're having a girl. Little or no morning sickness points to a boy.
* No morning sickness for me...must be a boy!

Well the true answer will be revealed July 9th. Until then most of my answers reveal its a boy!!

Myrtle Beach

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Myrtle Beach was our destination for our vacation this year. The beginning half of the week we met my cousins down there for some golf, well Corey golfed I drove the golf cart and some R&R. The later half of the week Corey's brothers (Raymond and Steven), Meghan (Raymond's girlfriend), April (Steven's fiance) and our niece Haley made the trip down to spend some time with us. This pregnancy though made me realize how sensitive my skin really is with the sun....I broke out in a heat rash on my upper legs for 3 days. Of course I was freaked out by this and called my Dr. 13 hours away and asked if this is "normal". She reassured me everything is fine and no need to worry just continue to do things in moderation and use proper sunscreen usage. I was more concerned for the babies health then my own. As we returned home the rash went away and I was good as new. Above you will find a link to our vacation pictures which includes Barefoot Landing golf course, our new timeshare and the resort, pictures of our family, and of course a baby bump picture, Enjoy!!!!

We finally heard it...........

On June 11, we had another 4 week checkup (I was 15 weeks at this appt.). Corey and I were crossing our fingers in hopes that we would finally hear the sound of the tiny heart beating away. As soon as my Dr. placed the Doppler on my belly there it was....the most precious, amazing sound we could ever hear. I have to admit though, I felt like Rachel from the Friends episode when her and Ross went for their first ultrasound and she had a hard time seeing the baby. I sat there with such concentration on my face listening way to all the waves and swooshes before I picked up the sound. The babies heartbeat was strong (starting at 142 and jumping to 157). My docotor said the heartbeat was strong and sounded very healthy. Everything seems to be right on track which was nice to hear. She also told us that pretty soon that I would be able to feel movements....those movements started to occur on June 21 have been intermittment since. We are getting more anxious by the minute wanting to know the gender of baby...and of course I can't wait to go shopping :) Corey though has something to say about that.....:)